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20 years ago in the Homer News

Riana Boonstra of Kenai skis near Diamond Ridge in the Kachemak Nordic Ski Marathon on March 11, 2017, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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This weekend marks the annual grumpfest where we complain about that dang Daylight Saving Time and how here…

The cover of Kate Mitchell’s “The Bag Lady at the End of the Road,” published in 2018 by Wizard Works. (Image provided)

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‘Bag Lady’ tells story of Homer entrepreneur Kate Mitchell

Kate Mitchell’s 2018 memoir, “The Bag Lady at the End of the Road,” shares observations of what it…

Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News                                Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference keynote speaker Anthony Doerr delivers the opening address at the start of the annual conference June 2018 at Land’s End Resort.

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Poets & Writers list K-Bay writers conference a top retreat

Kachemak Bay Writers’ conference named a top retreat

Years Ago

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Years Ago

20 years ago in the Homer News

Arts Briefs

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Arts Briefs

Choir for Peace seeks art

Lynda Reed appears in the Homer Senior Citizens Inc. Annual Senior Fashion Show last Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at the Homer Senior Center in Homer, Alaska. The theme of the show was “intergalactic.” This show was a part of the center’s Intergenerational program bringing all ages together to celebrate the senior population. (Photo provided)

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If you’re a working schmo on a regular 9-to-5 schedule, you may have noticed an odd phenomena. On…

Kachemak Gardener: Heed the siren call of seed racks

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Kachemak Gardener: Heed the siren call of seed racks

Now that the sun has meaning you should consider washing your windows, especially if your intention is to…

Fused glass art by Nicole Cavalier on display at Ptarmigan Arts. (Photo provided)

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Jubilee art featured for March

For First Friday this month, it’s all about the kids. At the Homer Council on the Arts, March…

Alaska Native weaving project honors survivors of violence

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Alaska Native weaving project honors survivors of violence

Family thread runs through endeavor.

Kachemak Cuisine: Chickens and eggs make great dishes

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Kachemak Cuisine: Chickens and eggs make great dishes

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I’m not sure, but I can’t image life without either.…

Community members enjoy a free ice skating party hosted by Rotary Club of Homer-Kachemak Bay, McDonalds and the City of Homer on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at Ben Walters Park and Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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If you’ve noticed the interwebs have been a bit slow lately, don’t blame an uptick in video streaming…

Strawberries and raspberries picked at their peak of perfection, popped into the freezer to be savored throughout the long, dark winter months. What better reason to garden? (Photo by Cecilia Fitzpatrick)

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Kachemak Gardener: You can garden. Be fearless.

I’ve been having some very intense thoughts about you — specifically, those of you who either don’t garden…